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Australia lockdown animal shelter12/2/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Others when they meet up will look like they’re growling at and biting each other, but they are just so excited to have someone who understands and matches their play style.”Ī dog’s most critical phase of development is from 12 to 16 weeks of age, and owners should be exposing them to as many different experiences as possible during this time. ![]() If one dog is a bit rude and in their face, they’ll avoid that dog at all costs. “Just like us humans, dogs have their own personalities and play style. Some dogs are happy to rough and tumble and they seek out like-minded dogs,” Ms Shannon said. Some puppy owners also find a specialised collar to help mimic the pheromones of a mother dog can help them feel secure. The puppy also learns how to invite another dog to play and, more importantly, when it’s time to get out of its space. It’s through playing and interacting with other puppies that they learn the subtle signs another dog might not be comfortable with how they are approaching them or playing. “We see a lot of dogs that bark and lunge and go to bite, and everyone thinks it’s an aggressive dog - when actually it is acting out of fear,” Ms Shannon said. They can also become timid and anxious, which can sometimes manifest as aggression. “If they haven’t had that opportunity to have good experiences and learn the rules of play then you can find that they can become reactive when they see other dogs.” “They have to learn how to read other dogs and their body language and what is acceptable forms of play or when they have overstepped the boundaries, before they go out and enter the big wide world,” she said. Ms Shannon, who lives in Melbourne’s south east, said dogs need to be taught the correct way of behaving in much the same way as children do. “It’s a nice safe environment, they are generally around the same size and you have someone there to control the interaction.” “ Puppy school is such as an important part of a dog’s life, not just from teaching them to sit and general obedience, but also how to interact with other puppies,” she said. The best way to socialise a “COVID companion” is to get them to puppy school, where they can have a positive experience in a controlled environment, said Dog Behaviourist, TV Host and PETstock Ambassador, Lara Shannon. USA TODAY has reached out to the council for comment.The thousands of Australians who got themselves a ‘pandemic puppy’ are being urged to start socialising their furry friends as soon as possible.Īustralians have been adopting and fostering pets in droves since COVID hit, with animal shelters inundated with applications from people who used the time spent at home to introduce a new family member.īut as restrictions ease and life gets back to normal, dog behaviourists are calling on people to start socialising their puppies now to ensure they grow into happy, well behaved dogs. Bourke reported seven positive cases on Sunday night. The council told the news outlet the decision was also made to "stop people from other communities entering Bourke given the level of vulnerability in the community."Īll of New South Wales is currently in lockdown as the state has experienced rising COVID-19 cases, with a high of 843 reported on Saturday. They added that the person that rehomes dogs wasn't available before they decided to euthanize the dogs. The council said that the pound with the animals was at capacity, and two of the dogs were aggressive toward each other and staff. "This is just absolutely heartbreaking – to think of these lost or abandoned animals not even having a chance to find a loving forever home,” said Emma Hurst, a state lawmaker from the Animal Justice Party. Of the 15 dogs, 10 were puppies, and one had just given birth to a litter. On Sunday, The Sydney Morning Herald reported the Bourke Shire Council, located in the northern part of New South Wales, shot and killed 15 impounded dogs so volunteers at another shelter wouldn't travel to pick up the animals. Watch Video: Pope Francis supports the COVID-19 vaccine and is asking you to get itĪ local government in the state of New South Wales in Australia faced criticism after reports surfaced they ordered 15 dogs killed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among shelter workers. ![]()
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